MY NEW FAVOURITE WAY OF ADDING CO2!
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- Опубликовано: 31 янв 2023
- In this video I'm going to make the CO2 in my 70 litre scapers tank invisible! I'm going to install a new CO2 reactor from Sera that's going to dissolve the CO2 completely so we don't see it anymore.
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Link to the CO2 reactor:
US: amzn.to/3JsiWow
EU: amzn.to/40hawX5
Equipment I like to use (affiliate links)
Tank
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EU: bit.ly/3S3y9ht
Light
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EU: bit.ly/3z6R16F
Filter
US: bit.ly/3yxFttR
EU: bit.ly/3eoYxUn
Clear Filter Pipes
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EU: bit.ly/3AL5oyv
Substrate
US: bit.ly/3bux8yR
EU: bit.ly/3qhHDt4
Wood (similar)
US: bit.ly/3VmDUJ0
EU: bit.ly/3MwgKfm
Rocks (similar)
US: bit.ly/3yAO7Yk
EU: bit.ly/3Tn0tLX
Dwarf Hairgrass (Eleocharis parvula)
US: bit.ly/3VsJIR5
Umbrella Hair Grass (Eleocharis Vivipara)
US: bit.ly/3MpO9br
Riccardia moss
US: bit.ly/3SR3Zy9
Juncus repens
US: bit.ly/3yyJjmo
Crypt parva
US: bit.ly/3Cs0APn
Crypt lutea
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Crypt walkeri
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Love your work man. Thanks for all the info and experience.
I’ve always wondered about these. Thanks for the video!
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for thank you for this great vid
Congratulations for 100k! 🥳
Also thank you for mentioning and your great Feedback!
Sera i hope you can fix the feedback he is giving you in the video
@@heiinie agreed , not a cheap product to begin with
Congratulations on 100k . Tbh I'm not sure when you hit it. But I'm pumped for you
I've used that particular reactor for over a year, it works great and very quiet. Plus like you mentioned, no bubbles in the tank.
I've always used these Sera reactors and the first thing I do is flip the top impeller so the forked section is at the top. It helps stir in the CO2 completely.
100.000 suscriptores, felicidades crack!!
Thanks for sharing. Always wondered why ppl tend to put CO2 into the aquarium and not like you do into the filter exit side.
you can help quiet the diffuser by making sure it's straight up and down, and you can remove the air from the chamber by removing the CO2 line but be ready to quickly replace the CO2 line or water will shoot out. I really like this channel and the host. thanks MJ
Great video, MJ. I've been contemplating a reactor for a couple of my tanks as I too do not like the fine bubbles. It definitely makes my scapes a bit "hazy" during the midday peak hours.
The reactor is pretty kool. I'll try it in my set up as well.. thanks for the video
Thank you for this vid. I too have an inline diffuser and was considering a reactor. I think you have made up my mind for me to switch over to the reactor. I appreciate you and your knowledge that you share with all of us.
Been using these for years. Good product.
Always love the content you post, you have beautiful scapes! I’ve never had a Co2 setup, I just purchased a Fluval flex 9 and thought about running a small Co2 on it. Have you ever done a aquascape on a Fluval flex? I’d love to see you do a complete setup on one!
I use to have a sera Co2 reactor.
My only cons with them is:
-leakage around the joints
-reduced flow/circulation
They are a pretty good but I remember being frustrated with the leakage issue
I use this reactor too, just the bigger one. It's a great way to dose CO2. I had it hooked up to an Oase Biomaster 850 and it was too noisy, so I hooked it up to a separate Tetra EX800plus filter, and yes I have two filters in my 288l tank, the water is wonderfully clear :)
Beautiful tank
I totally agree that this is the best way to diffuse CO2. I've had regular diffuser, inline one, and now I use DIY reactor without moving parts and only sponge and ceramic to help the gas dissolve and it works excellent. No bubbles inside the tank and my 1,5kg bottle works since September on my 200L tank whereas it lasted for about 1month previously. I'd say if you have space in your cabinet you should totally give it a try.
Is there a way you can show me the build on your DIY reactor? Would love to see
@@zods1964 check out that vid: watch?v=jL-LEPImEZ4 . It's in polish, but you don't need to understand what he says to get what's done step by step. He does not put anything inside, but you can fill it with sponge/ceramics/bioballs to help CO2 dissolve.
I too found that using a reactor means a lower bubble count is needed and CO2 thus lasts longer, the reactors achieve better diffusion, ceramic discs, certainly in in the tank, produce bubbles of which many/most simply escape into the atmosphere. I found this model reviewed by Mark, tricky, it leaked after a few months but also, the paddles need the filter to be working fairly strongly, if the media is 'dirty' (full of useful bacteria) the impellers can fail to turn, because of weaker flow. Mark is using a pretty powerful filter for the tank size. I am currently using a very simple reactor with revolving balls moved by the output of my external, but the reactor is in the tank, a large tank, so the green reactor is well hidden. The desired CO2 levels are much easier to achieve but be careful, I nearly lost some fish because the more easily achieved CO2 levels caught me out a bit and some of my sensitive fish were quite stressed until I balanced things.
MJ great idea.....I just tried the same reactor and found by putting a piece of foam around the reactor it will take away 95% of the noise. Something similar to what you might use on a shrimp wall....3/4 inch thick...it totally worked...Just cut a straight line with a pair of scissors and place it around the mounting plate. I agree also it has to be level or it will make more noise...
I wanted to use co2 in my 125 gal tank, but the fluval diffusers didn’t put out enough gas I felt so I went with co2 reactor as well. I got a small sump that just pumps water already flowing through the sump to power the reactor. It’s gotten clogged a few times from snails, but after putting filter padding around the intake it’s been totally fine. Zero bubbles and looks great
I think I’ll start looking into a reactor as well. For years I’ve just put the diffuser directly below the intake to my FX5, using the canister as a makeshift reactor . Works decent, but it ejects a mass of CO2 bubbles a couple times a day. Nice work on the Channel.
Installed an Aquacare CO2 reactor a month ago to replace inline diffusion. The tank looks so much better without that constant mist of tiny bubbles. It's a huge improvement. Just in time to see my first tank really take off too! Back in November I had one horrible staghorn algae experience - it was on everything. So discouraging as a newcomer to the hobby, but you have to learn from your mistakes. Switching fertlizers, and increasing CO2 appears to have finally defeated it. Another small benefit of clear water is spotting the occasional tiny newborn cherry shrimp in the water column.
Hey ! Hope you are doing well 😌
In my DIY Co2 reactor I tried also with bio media but performance is like 10% better but reduce the flow of that canister .. So in my opinion it is better how it comes.
Hey MJ i wish i would have seen this video a week ago i have a order coming from co2 art tommarrow with the pe regulator kit and inline defuser Being new to co2 disbursement in aquariums i have no experience using one. One thing i didn't want was a lot of extra equipment inside my tank, so i purchased the inline defuser. Now you tell me there are all kinds of micro bubbles in the tank that affect the look inside the tank, which i guarantee i wouldn't want that. So, change of plans. I'm going to get this same unit from Sera and go that route. As always, thank you so much for the great information. Also, congrats on the 100,000 subs. You deserve every bit of your success. P.S. i bought a shirt with the pyramid on it and had to have it. Take care, MJ, and go bless you. Peace brother.
Very nice. If I can give a tip. Get a really good high psi capable check valve. I use the co2 art one... i've had the cheap ones break on me numerous times or they just lock in one position over time.
Congratulations on 100k subscribers
Thanks! 😃
I'm using reactor too, and put bioring inside reactor chamber to hold co2 a bit longer and giving more space for bacteria to grow
I just installed a CO2 tsystem in my small 40L tank and noticed this as well. Great video as always. Tips for a video would be a horrible problem Im having right now and I cant be the only one. Hardscape that I glued together and thought was stuck, but started floating when I flooded the tank. So basically a video idea "How to solve floating hardscape after it is wet"
I had the Sera reactor and it's really good, but yeah I broke it! It was a bit noisy, mostly in the beginning but saved me some Co2. Maybe I should get it again 😁
I got rid of mine due to the noise but the old version had only one impeller. Back to an inline diffuser which also makes the flow better than with the reactor. Another drawback of the sera reactor was the attachment that broke due to my clumsiness. It's a hard plastic and it breaks easily, the reactor itself is tough though.
Wow that seems really affordable. I think I'll try one
Yeah 👍 had seen another video where an empty bottle is filled with co2 and kept inverted in the tank..Also I had connected co2 output to the internal water filter inlet get sucked in and the impeler disintegrates the co2 into fine bubbles.
Congrats to 100.000 Follower
Time to invest in one. I just hooked up a hose in my internal filter with a spray bar to diffuse the co2 XD
Bravo from Romania
Beautiful tank. Is that narrow leaf java fern on either side of your tank?
Sounds interesting. Will watch later.
I’m glad you made a video on this as I am currently in search of a reactor. I have a 20G (75L) tank, and I bought the UNS Delta 60 filter because I thought that I would be using an inline diffuser at the time. I am now unsure which strength of filter to pair with the NilocG Cerges Reactor to not impact the flow rate. Any recommendations? Also, has anyone used both the NilocG Cerges reactor and the Sera for comparison?
P.s. I reached out to both companies (UNS and NilocG and haven’t received much helpful information as they have never tested each other’s products together).
Thanks for the video. How do you connect the12 mm reactor to a filter equipped with 16-22 mm hose system?
Great video as always, I did not catch it. Not drop checker? I would love to see a comparaison between this kind of reactor and a normal diffuser. Does de reactor gets the co2 level in the aquarium to the right amount faster? Just curious. 😊
CONGRATS ON THE 100K SUBS!!!!
Thank you!!
Yeah I used the same one and after testen almost all the other methods. The reactor is definitly the best! Mooi werk man! Door jouw filmpjes wil ik mn oude hobby weer oppakken haha
Can u do a an update of the big shallow tank?
And i love ur videos
u r my fav youtuber
Vaya, a mi me gusta ver las burbujas del co2 😂 cada uno es un mundo! Un saludo!
I was thinking about alternatives to diffusers myself, just because cleaning is a pain. Got to be an option for the next experiment. I saw some comments about plants preferring gas over dissolved CO2. I notice all the tanks in ADAs latest video have in tank diffusers, must be a reason they make that choice..
I currently have a 5' - 120 gallon with a closed loop filtration. I use 2 Nu-clear canisters, one with polyfill mechanical filtration, and the other is lava stone biological filtration. I pump my co2 into my biological canister as a diffuser, so everything is inline and hidden. The co2 controller is on a timer and turns on 1 hour before the lights, and turns off one hour before the lights turn off. I highly recommend a controller to monitor the co2 levels and to maintain a consistent pH.
Co2 can kill beneficial bacteria at certin concentrations. Hmm..
@@gonemad8008 In a well established aquarium where the beneficial bacteria grows on so many different surfaces, I don't think it's affecting what's in the canister enough to do any harm especially at the levels of co2 I'm pumping into the can. This system has run for over 8 years with no issues.
Wow.. never thought of doing something like this.. I feel that it has the potencial o mixing the CO2 in the water more effective.
Love your vids
Use silicone lubricant on the prop shaft,will defo help with the noise
Would be nice experiment, does reactor vs direct inline, inline via filter or in tank addition of CO2 make a difference? Nice vid again! Particular interested in inline via filter as the reactor by the way 😅
i use that sera reactor as well way back ,surprised to see it still in production , there a weakness thou in the co2 inlet , break easily , what i do is to strengthen it
I had one of these for a while, but there were two issues: 1. The nipple for the CO2 inlet is too fragile, it broke off after a couple months of usage. 2. After you clean this reactor a couple times, it will start leaking from the plastic cover. Otherwise, it works pretty well.
amigo, que recomiendas? desde que momento se comienza a abonar un acuario plantado nuevo?
I really wish there were more nano-sized reactors.
Two tips:
1) You can cut a donut out of sponge and fit it right below where the threads are on this model, and that does a great job of catching bubbles that might get past. Cut it so it's a little tight to the outside and a little loose on the center tube to make it easier to assemble.
2) if you splice a push-to-connect fitting (like the ones you see so often in RO/DI setups, it could be an elbow or a straight coupling, doesn't matter) between the check valve and the reactor, you can disconnect that fitting to purge air out of the reactor. You can also disconnect it when you're filling the bubble counter, and then you don't have to fight the twisting of the tubing when you're screwing the bubble counter on.
I have been using this ( w05-05-12a ) сhinese device in my 13 l. aquarium for more than a year. CO2 lasts longer with it than with a conventional diffuser.
@M. N. a Wyin inline diffuser? Yeah, they're more efficient than in-tank diffuser, still not as efficient as reactors. I don't particularly care about efficiency, CO² is cheap, I care about bubbles in the tank. I prefer all the bubbles in my tanks to be the oxygen from pearling. Just my preference
i had this back then the rotating blades will stuck time to time, it leak easily so need to seal it with ptfe plumbing tape and the co2 nozzle breaks easily (fall, over tighten or out of the box), gotten frustrated with it after a few replacement and went with diffuser installed on the inlet of the canister filter.
wow i’ve been thinking about getting a reactor for my 20G long…. i really dislike all the tiny micro bubbles as well. Most reactors need a really strong filter behind it so i never really got one. How has the Sera affected your flow rate? Did you notice a drop in flow? I’m using the biomaster 250
If you were to put biomedia inside the reactor- how much would you put? after watching this I’m thinking of making the upgrade!
I didn't see a difference in flow to be honest, but I think adding media would definitely slow it down. I would basically fill the whole thing with media, and stop just below the rotating blades.
I ran this exact reactor for about 6 months. Pros: CO2 distribution throughout the tank was great, plants looked super healthy. CO2 test kit always showed positive results. Cons: Radically impaired flow rate of Oase Biomaster 850 by at least 70% despite having the biggest motor in the range. Had to add an another filter to add more circulation to aquarium. I guess you'll probably need a pump of more than 3000l/p/h to get a balance of flow rate and CO2 diffusion. Furthermore, the nipple for attaching the CO2 tubing is super delicate easy to break, keeping the reactor clean takes a lot of time. Conclusion: Gave up on the reactor. I run a cheap Chinese inline diffuser that gives similar results on a CO2 test, at a fraction of the cost and time spend maintaining a CO2 reactor.
What size filter is that? I always thought that the reactors needed a larger filter to be effective.
What do you think about the fluval co2 kit?
What do you think about the green water labs - algae control? Is it worth it ?
Nice new way
Nice video ❤️👍
I switched to inline some months ago, jbl taifun. Im wondering, before I had the co2 come from the lowest place in the tank , but now from the outflow, which is near the top, like your lily pipe.The bubbels are smaller now but doesn't the co2 escape from the water quicker now? Your 'problem' seemed to be low in the tank so it looks it doesn't matter.
Did you connect it to the inlet hose canister filter?
I bought this reactor. The inlet hose broke. I was able to cobble it together until a better unit from NilocG. Even though this wasn’t a good value, I am completely sold on the idea of reactors.
I love your content so much! I will look into getting one of these! Quick question I have the Chihiros WRBG 2 as well. What percentage do you run yours on? I am always scared of running them too high because of algae but wonder if I am missing extra growth because of this.
wondering the sams
Currently I have red on 57% Green on 113% Blue on 87% and White on 69% This means I'm using 45W of power while the light is 56W on full power. So I guess I'm running it on 80% power or so
Do you have a separate canister filter & CO2 cylinder for each of your aquariums? If not, what's the ratio? (What's the threshold?)
I have two 1000sera reactor on two biomaster 850 for my 750L , clearly the best way, i can’t have 25mg/L with in line diffuseur !
Hi MJ, you're using a reusable CO2 tank, where do you get it filled in Amstelveen area?
My shrimp did not like my the ph swing when CO2 would turn off over night. So I keep mine on. The regulator is attached to a ph monitor so the ph sits between 6.3-6.5
That reactor you have looks awesome. Love shiny things or things that spin.
Can your ph reach to 7? Mines cycles from 6.2-5.9. I think something is stopping my ph from going up
@@Pesticide7G Hi Kush. Yeah, if i leave my Co2 off, it will go up past 7ph. Sounds like you need some Alkaline buffer, that will raise ph. I use seachem alkaline buffer but there are many out there. Add it slowly so you don't end up needing acid buffer as well!. 5.9ph is very low, i don't think many fish plants will enjoy it that low.
I had one of these, but it leaked like crazy one day.. so I switched to the art inline diffuser
Nice video Mark! Definitely increases the knowledge a lot.
Can you please tell if the filter flow was weakened?
Not at all
@@MJAquascaping great! I'm willing to try out soon! I ditched my inline diffuser because it was difficult to remove and clean it... Normal diffusers are easier to service....
Hast du den flüssigen Co2 plus von Tetra getestet?
How many hours do you have your light on?
i used to have this it was perfect expect it lowered my water flow and the co2 intake part broke off.
I'm on team neo mixer at the moment, most of the benefits of an atomizer and way easier maintenance. I am not sure the neo mixer would handle tanks larger than 90p very well though, maybe even 90p is pushing it. Personally I can't see any CO2 bubbles looking at my tank straight on, for whatever reason I can only make them out looking closely from the side view so I am not bothered by them. All that being said I want to try a reactor eventually.
Yeah I quite like the neo mixer as well
Do a passive co2 video comparing active co2
What's the name of the green fine leaf plant?
Did this reduce the flow?
I have a inline CO2 defuser, I can't get pearling to save my life, even saturated to the point it knocks my fish out. (yes i was quick enough to save them) I think it's because i have quite strong water flow. If i look under leaves i can see bubbles sitting there but only see bubbling float off fresh trimmed plants.
I have an oase filtosmart 100 and it is also making a little more noise than expected. Do you have any tips for silencing the filter, other than letting the bubbles out by tilting?
Unfortunately not
I can not get the co2art inline defuser to work, and when i turn the psi up the bubble counter started leaking.
Hi. Have you noticed any change on saturation in all the hard to reach places of your tank?
Not at all
I was wondering if having a Co2 reactor helps better distribute the gas? I've noticed that with a regular diffuser maybe the micro bubbles don't reach certain parts of the tank as well as when it's going through the out flow?🤔 Does this make sense or is it just a silly thought? What do you think?
Did you get rid of the Biomaster canister on the big shallow because of the air sucking/purging issues?
Sort of yeah, but mostly because I got the opportunity to try a stainless steel canister
Now that you had this for a while, did you notice the reactor slowing down the flow from the filter ?
Compare to the inline defusor you use before what is the benefit? Cause i am using the inline defusor u swap it before. Want to know if i should upgrade like you
For me the main benefit is the crystal clear water. But another benefit is that the CO2 is dissolved much better, so in theory it should be more efficient.
What is the diameter of reactor hose size please?
Hi MJ, is there any difference between the aquario neo mixer and the co2 art inline diffuser? They create the same mist and they have the same effectiveness?
Yeah indeed, same mist and same effectiveness. Maybe the size of the mist bubbles is a little different, but that also depends on the amount of CO2 injected
Gotta love the autogenerated subtitles 😂 escape stink or scraper thing? Ahh scapers tank
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Tip : just use the inline injector you have but on the inlet tube, not the outlet tube and tada, free CO2 reactor, the filter is going to do all the work. That is what i'm doing for over 2 years now, and you can reduce the CO2 injection by a lot because all of it is going to be disolved, no bubbles, space saving, CO2 saving and no money to spend if you already have a inline injector (and easier maintenance IMO)
Interesting i was thinking the same thing you say it works?
I’ve had inline CO2 injection on the inlet to an an Ehiem 2215 canister filter on a 60L tank, and then later changed to a Sera 1000 CO2 reactor on the outlet of that filter. The reactor on outlet is a million times better, my filter worked with the inlet CO2 connection but was intermittently churning out big CO2 air pockets as they reach the pump impeller, noisy and a bit inefficient
@@tfisher41 external good quality diffuser using inlet external filter works excelent but you need high flow (for example 1000 l/h flow or more) . In my experience this is best in big aquariums (normally small tanks dont use so much high flow filters)
Great tip. No effect on filter aerobic ability you think being rinsed with co2? Also as others said I used to use impellers which work but build up big bubbles at times and expell them
Great video Mark I’ve been thinking about a reactor I have a black background so the bubbles really stand out! I enjoy the tank most the last hour before the lights shut off when the co2 turns off. Do you notice it affect the performance of the filter at all?
Yeah sounds very familiar! Especially the last hour ;) I didn't notice any difference in the flow
@@MJAquascaping Thank you
What is that leafy plant on the mid ground. Is it some kind of microsorum
It is indeed! On the left side it's mostly microsorum tridents, and on the right it's microsorum mini
I've had 2 of the sera co2 reactors but the co2 nossle break so easy it's annoying. I changed it to a dyi reactor much better
Hey, MJ, here again. Question i have seen one of your subscribers suggest hooking up the inline defuser to the inlet side of your filter instead of the outlet side and using the external filter as your reactor. What are your thoughts on that. I've already ordered the reactor you have but came across this comment. i actually thought the same thing ok brother what's your opinion later, MJ
I have always wondered how you would scape a nano reef tank.
I'm really considering it
i prefer an inline diffuser any day over a co2 reactor
Ideaal om co2 op te lossen. Echter wees alert, deze Sera’s zijn erg fragiel daar waar de slangen op gaan.